Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdogThe "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found.By Noah Robertson18 months ago
Pentagon’s first industrial strategy calls for ‘generational’ changeThe National Defense Industrial Strategy describes itself as a "call to action" to help America keep pace with competitors like China and RussiaBy Noah Robertson24 months ago
Pentagon’s acquisition deputy Plumb talks stockpiles, industrial baseThe conversation comes as the Defense Dept. faces heavy strain on its stockpiles from allies and partners under threat.By Noah Robertson2 years ago
Lockheed eyes performance-based logistics deal for F-35 by end of 2023The head of the F-35 program also said the military has recently made progress in getting access to more of the fighter's data from Lockheed Martin.By Stephen Losey3 years ago
Predictive maintenance works. Why isn’t the military using it more?Officials estimate those initiatives have saved hundreds of millions of dollars, increased vehicle availability and cut time at work.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Pentagon official placed on leave over allegations of unauthorized release of classified info Since early 2019, Katie Arrington has been working as chief information officer for the Acquisition and Sustainment Office at the Defense Department, overseeing a cybersecurity initiative.4 years ago
